Workplace Safety

COVID-19 Vaccines: Can or Should You Mandate Them For Your Employees?

The COVID-19 vaccine is currently only available to some individuals. What will you do when it is available to your employees? Should you require vaccines for your employees? Can you mandate them? What are the risks associated with not requiring vaccinations? There are currently more questions than answers, but this article provides a good starting point as you consider what your organization may do as the COVID-19 vaccination becomes more readily available. [pdf-embedder url="https://pbpatl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Mandating-COVID-Vaccines_.pdf" title="Mandating COVID Vaccines_"]

Update – Gun Laws in Georgia: Can a Nonprofit Restrict Guns On Its Property?

Many nonprofits in Georgia, particularly those that work with vulnerable populations including children, the elderly, and victims of violence, do not permit weapons on their premises. On July 1, 2014, the laws of Georgia changed significantly to further limit one’s ability to restrict gun-carrying by licensed gun-holders. These changes may affect nonprofits that currently have such restrictions, particularly those that are located in government buildings or lease property from a municipality, county or the State of Georgia. The Safe Carry Protection Act (SCPA) became law in the State of Georgia on July 1, 2014. With the passage of the SCPA, many Georgia nonprofits face a new set of rules regarding weapons in and around their workplaces or operating locations. The SCPA permits an expansion of rights of licensed gun-holders to carry guns and other weapons in public places. Gun Laws in Georgia [pdf-embedder url="https://pbpatl.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Updated-Article-Gun-Laws-in-Georgia-2019.pdf" title="Article: Updated Gun Laws in Georgia 2019"]

Safety in the Nonprofit Workplace

Nonprofits may be subject to the laws and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) related to safety in the workplace. This article provides an overview of OSHA, the federal agency that regulates workplace safety, injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting requirements, OSHA inspections and penalties, OSHA requirements that are generally applicable to nonprofits, tips on establishing an effective safety program, and requirements for temporary employees. Safety in the Workplace [pdf-embedder url="https://pbpatl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Safety-in-the-Workplace-for-Nonprofits.pdf" title="Article: Safety in the Workplace for Nonprofits"]

Webcast: Safety in the Workplace

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards, covers most every employer in the United States, including nonprofits. Penalties for OSHA violations can be devastating to small employers. In this webcast, you will hear an overview of how OSHA works and what to do if OSHA knocks on your door, including: • What types of entities are covered • What are the most frequently cited standards • What to do if OSHA shows up at your worksite • Your rights as an employer if you receive a citation • Hot topics in OSHA Presenter: Carla Gunnin, Jackson Lewis